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Meaning of yardsticks
a standard or measure used for comparison or evaluation
Etymology of yardsticks
The word "yardstick" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old English words "geard" (rod or stick) and "sticca" (stick), with the modern spelling emerging in the 16th century
Historically, a yardstick was a physical tool used for measuring lengths, but its meaning has expanded to include metaphorical uses as a standard or measure for evaluation
Synonyms
benchmarks
standards
measures
gauges
criterions
metrics
scales
rules
guidelines
parameters
indicators
signs
symptoms
pointers
markers
beacons
guides
touchstones
barometers
thermometers
yardsticks
benchmarks
indicators
metrics
parameters
signs
symptoms
pointers
markers
beacons
guides
touchstones
barometers
Definitions
- A yardstick is a straight edge or rod, typically three feet long, used for measuring distances or sizes
- * A standard or measure used for comparison or evaluation, such as a moral or ethical yardstick
Usage Examples
- The company uses customer satisfaction as a yardstick to measure the success of its products
- * The new policy will be a yardstick for future decisions on environmental issues